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Newly released testimony is shedding more light on tech billionaire Bill Gates's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein
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A House Oversight Committee transcript shows Gates believed there was a serious probability Epstein had considered blackmailing him over extramarital affairs
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Gates testified earlier this month as part of the committee's investigation into Epstein
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He told lawmakers Epstein never actually attempted to blackmail him, but said the possibility crossed his mind
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Gates testified that he began meeting with Epstein in 2011 because he believed the financier's connections could help advance global health projects through the Gates Foundation
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Gates, who has not been accused of wrongdoing related to Epstein, also said he never visited Epstein's private island
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The committee also released testimony from Epstein's longtime assistant, Leslie Groff, who said she never witnessed any illegal activity during her time working for him
